District Policy
Sesser-Valier Community Unit School District No. 196 operates using federal & state laws and established district policies.  District policies are regularly reviewed and updated twice per year (January & July of each year).  Official district policies are maintained in a policy manual located in the district office.  Current district policies are available via the links listed below for convenience.  In the event of a conflict between web-published policies and the official district policy manual, the official policy manual shall control.

District Policy Manual
Section 1: School District Organization
Section 2: School Board
Section 3: General School Administration
Section 4: Operational Services
Section 5: Personnel
Section 6: Instruction
Section 7: Students
Section 8: Community Relations

District Bullying Policy (Direct Link)
Accelerated Placement Policy (6:135; Direct Link)

2021-2022 Supplemental Notices to Parents
IDPH Information Re: Influenza & Vaccination
IDPH Information Re: Meningococcal Disease

Board Policy 7.20--Harassment of Students Prohibited

SV196 RTO Reduction Plan

District Absenteeism & Truancy Policy (effective 2024-2025 School Year)

Questions regarding district policies should be directed to the Office of the Superintendent at (618) 625-5105, Ext. 105.